DE Warns of Fake PEA Meter Replacement Notices
DE warns the public about fake notices claiming that PEA will disconnect electricity due to faulty meters and require meter replacement, urging people to beware of scammers attempting to trick them into making transactions or disclosing personal information.
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DE), through the Anti-Fake News Center Thailand (AFNC), has released the latest results of its fake news monitoring and reporting efforts. The initiative is in line with the policy of Mr.Chaichanok Chidchob, Minister of Digital Economy and Society, to strengthen public awareness of technology-related crimes, fake news, and misinformation.
On 30 June 2026, AFNC monitored a total of 122,675 messages and identified 2,466 messages requiring verification. The largest number of reports came from Social Listening channels, accounting for 2,465 messages, followed by one report received through the AFNC Line Official account. A total of 23 issues were investigated, with verification results received from relevant agencies for 15 cases.
Among the eight stories that attracted the greatest public attention, one was confirmed as true, five were identified as fake news, and two were classified as misleading information. These included:
1. Misleading Information: Thailand has 14 active fault lines that could cause earthquakes.
2. Fake News: The Government and Meta are offering free training for Thai farmers to increase sales and expand into digital markets.
3. Misleading Information: A one-minute self-examination after a shower can help men survive testicular cancer.
4. Fake News: An earthquake occurred in Bangkok.
5. Fake News: PEA has issued notices of electricity disconnection due to faulty electricity meters and requires customers to replace their meters.
6. True News: Thailand encroached into forest areas and installed barbed wire near Border Marker No. 26.
7. Fake News: BAAC is accepting loan applications for all occupations through the TikTok account **ash98900yoy**.
One of the most notable fake stories claimed that the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) had issued notices informing customers that electricity would be disconnected because of faulty electricity meters and that meter replacement was required. The DE Ministry coordinated with PEA and confirmed that the claim is false.
PEA confirmed that the document circulating online is a **fake document** created by scammers. The authority has no policy of sending notices or documents informing customers that electricity will be disconnected due to faulty meters or requiring meter replacement.
Electricity users are advised not to trust anyone sending such documents, as they may be intended to trick victims into registering for fraudulent transactions or revealing personal information. Anyone with questions should contact the **1129 PEA Contact Center** or their local PEA office directly.
The DE Ministry remains concerned about the spread of fake news and misinformation across online and social media platforms. Sharing unverified information may lead to misunderstanding, financial losses, misuse of personal information, and broader impacts on society.
The public is encouraged to trust and share information only from official sources and to carefully verify facts and website links before believing or forwarding any information.
People who encounter suspicious information or possible fake news can report it or verify information through the Anti-Fake News Center Thailand via Hotline **1111 ext. 87**, available 24 hours a day.
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